Okay, wits end time. As good as PES11 is, the shooting on it is IMPOSSIBLE. It either goes over, goes straight at the ‘keeper or goes so far wide it hits the corner flag. Heading is appalling too, especially from crosses.

Out of interest, you on PS3 or Xbox?

Heading is frustrating. The amount of time the strikers flap at a sitter is massively aggravating. But you’ll get used to it - you’ll find yourself getting to grips with the game and then you’ll reap the rewards.

I only play online Master League now because my Internet connection is good enough to run it and it’s basically better than playing against the computer, which makes ball retention impossible because it misplaces your passes so wildly.

Shooting is a weird one. PES11, more than ever, is a game of fine margins. So many factors contribute to shot accuracy - pressure from opponents, angle of body, shot-power gauge, etc… sometimes just having a dig when there’s nothing on can do the trick if you’ve got a good sight of goal and your player is well shaped to shoot.

I’ve taken some time out from New Vegas as there’s DLC due out just before Xmas. I’m actually now playing Elder Scrolls: Morrowind. I never played it back in the day as I had a PS2. Bethesda’s RPG games have, in some ways, ruined gaming for me as most other games now seem a bit dull in comparison. I think the Call Of Duty games are jobby.

Oblivion is literally the best game ever made, is it not?

Never played Morrowind, would have to buy a half decent pc to run it, even now. lol.

Oblivion is great. Levelling up was a bit problematic, though. Traditionally in RPG’s each enemy would have their own level in comparison to yours which meant that there were certain places in the gameworld you couldn’t go because the enemy would be too strong for you unless you levelled up and improved your character. What this done was kind of create a restriction and you had to wait until later in the game before you could safely access these parts of the world.

In Oblivion all the enemies levelled up with you which kind of made the whole process redundant as you could go anywhere safely. You could be an arena champion at level 1, no bother. They made this choice because they didn’t want to restrict the world from you when you first begin the game. A lot of people say this is why Morrowind is the superior game in the series.

Oblivion is great. Levelling up was a bit problematic, though. Traditionally in RPG’s each enemy would have their own level in comparison to yours which meant that there were certain places in the gameworld you couldn’t go because the enemy would be too strong for you unless you levelled up and improved your character. What this done was kind of create a restriction and you had to wait until later in the game before you could safely access these parts of the world.

In Oblivion all the enemies levelled up with you which kind of made the whole process redundant as you could go anywhere safely. You could be an arena champion at level 1, no bother. They made this choice because they didn’t want to restrict the world from you when you first begin the game. A lot of people say this is why Morrowind is the superior game in the series.

Did that all make sense or was it horrendously explained ?

No, it makes sense. I just had such a wonderful time in Oblivion that I don’t think any game will ever top it. Mass Effect 1&2 and KOTOR and Fahrenheit game close mind you.

I’ve got it coming for Christmas (good god I better have!) and was really taken with 2.

If its not as good as I hope (and as the reviews seem to indicate) I will be an unhappy bunny.

Especially as I’m off almost the whole week after Christmas and my birthday is New Years Eve so should have plenty of time to get acquainted with it.
Also the wife has said she doesn’t mind me playing Assassins Creed as she quite likes watching it!

Winner!

Been playing this a lot recently. I thought the second one was brilliant, one of my favourite games I’ve ever played. I really got into it so I was very excited for Brotherhood but I’m a little dissapointed. I’m not sure why but it feels like Assassins Creed 2.5 even though it is a full game. It’s still great fun but the second game was better IMO.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Mass Effect 3 were announced last night at the VGA’s. Next year’s looking excellent already.

New Elder Scrolls isn’t gonna use the current Oblivion engine, thank christ!

Indeed, the animation is pretty horrid. I think it was the atmosphere of that game that charmed most people into loving it, obviously there’s more to it than that. I put in literally hundreds of hours, Richard.

A new engine with better animation and more varied fighting moves/skills etc. will be a joy to behold.

If anyone is into arcade racer’s then check out Split/Second, it’s the digital embodiment of awesome. You can pick it up for tramp money now, as well. Try the demo at least won’t you ?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Mass Effect 3 were announced last night at the VGA’s. Next year’s looking excellent already.

New Elder Scrolls isn’t gonna use the current Oblivion engine, thank christ!

Indeed, the animation is pretty horrid. I think it was the atmosphere of that game that charmed most people into loving it, obviously there’s more to it than that. I put in literally hundreds of hours, Richard.

A new engine with better animation and more varied fighting moves/skills etc. will be a joy to behold.

If anyone is into arcade racer’s then check out Split/Second, it’s the digital embodiment of awesome. You can pick it up for tramp money now, as well. Try the demo at least won’t you ?

That’s been sitting on my shelf for ages, untouched. I liked the idea of shit just falling down around ‘cha. I really must have a crack soon.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Mass Effect 3 were announced last night at the VGA’s. Next year’s looking excellent already.

New Elder Scrolls isn’t gonna use the current Oblivion engine, thank christ!

Indeed, the animation is pretty horrid. I think it was the atmosphere of that game that charmed most people into loving it, obviously there’s more to it than that. I put in literally hundreds of hours, Richard.

A new engine with better animation and more varied fighting moves/skills etc. will be a joy to behold.

If anyone is into arcade racer’s then check out Split/Second, it’s the digital embodiment of awesome. You can pick it up for tramp money now, as well. Try the demo at least won’t you ?

That’s been sitting on my shelf for ages, untouched. I liked the idea of shit just falling down around ‘cha. I really must have a crack soon.

Then I hereby, officially, challenge you to a duel, sir. The world shall be at a stand still as we collide in a battle that will decide once and for all who is least rubbish!

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Mass Effect 3 were announced last night at the VGA’s. Next year’s looking excellent already.

New Elder Scrolls isn’t gonna use the current Oblivion engine, thank christ!

Indeed, the animation is pretty horrid. I think it was the atmosphere of that game that charmed most people into loving it, obviously there’s more to it than that. I put in literally hundreds of hours, Richard.

A new engine with better animation and more varied fighting moves/skills etc. will be a joy to behold.

If anyone is into arcade racer’s then check out Split/Second, it’s the digital embodiment of awesome. You can pick it up for tramp money now, as well. Try the demo at least won’t you ?

That’s been sitting on my shelf for ages, untouched. I liked the idea of shit just falling down around ‘cha. I really must have a crack soon.

Split Second is pretty awesome, I can vouch for that. Re-bought Mass Effect 2 yesterday for £10, not sure why I didn’t finish it first time around.

I’ve only just got New Vegas, and I have a thing against buying any DLC, so I’m going to wait for the GOTY edition or whatever which includes all of the DLC when they’re all out. Works out cheaper in the long run.

Am considering making a little investment in a PS3 game tomorrow when I hit the January sales as I haven’t actually bought a PS3 game in 2010…

I’m a bit out of the loop with games & am very much a casual gamer (although FM is a notable exception to that rule), I’ve heard good things about Red Dead Redemption & am considering purchasing it if I can find it for a decent price. Anyone here can recommend it or shed some light on what it’s like?

It’s an awesome game, probably one of my favourites of all time. There’s so much to do, and the gameplay is fantastic. If you can get it for around £25, maybe £30 (which I think it currently is in some places), you’ve got a bargain.

I got red dead redemption second hand from gamestation just before christmas for about £17.99, so I’m assuming you’ll be able to still get it for at least that. It’s good, and well made, but as others have said, it is basically just GTA on horseback. And I haven’t played it as much as I thought I would when I bought it: I played it solidly for a few days, and haven’t picked it up since. It’s worth a look though.

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